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How to Check
Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may
choose to have this done at your Pontiac dealership
Service Department.
If you do it yourself, be sure to follow a l l the instructions
here, or you could get a false reading on the dipstick.
NOTICE:
Too much or too little fluid can damage your
transaxle. Too much can mean that some of the
fluid coul'd come out and fall on
hot engine
parts
or exhaust system parts, starting a fire. Be sure to
get an accurate reading if you check your
transaxle fluid.
Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transaxle
fluid level if you have been driving:
When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
At high speed for quite a while.
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In heavy traffic
-- especially in hot weather.
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While pulling a trailer.
To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which
is 180 *
F to 200
O F
(82°C to 93°C).
Get th'e vehicle warrned up by driving about
15
miles
(24
h )
when outside temperatures are above
50°F
(10°C). If it's colder than 50°F
(lO°C),
you may have
to drive longer.
Checking the Fluid Level
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Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the
engine running.
With the parking brake applied, place the
shift
lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in e,ach range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine
run
at idle for three to five minutes.
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